34
shy(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, uncertain)
17
humble(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, uncertain)
16
diffident(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
15
uncomfortable(adjective, upset, uncertain, awkward, doubtful)
12
unsure(adjective, uncertain, insecure, feel doubt)
11
sheepish(adjective, quiet, uncertain, shy, meek)
11
timid(adjective, quiet, modest, shy, unassuming)
10
retiring(adjective, quiet, modest, shy, timid)
10
timorous(adjective, shy, meek, timid, unassuming)
9
bashful(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, modest)
9
awkward(adjective, counterfeit, doubtful, hollow, insecure)
9
embarrassed(adjective, uncertain, awkward, shy, insecure)
8
modest(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
8
anxious(adjective, insecure, feel doubt)
7
reserved(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
7
conscious(adjective, deliberate, affected, artificial, intentional)
7
coy(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
7
self-effacing(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
7
doubtful(adjective, uncertain, feel doubt)
7
hesitant(adjective, quiet, modest, awkward, shy)
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